Latest news – Page 422
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NewsSRA recruits candidates for second super-exam pilot
Legal analysts who trialled SQE1 say the assessment is inferior to the Legal Practice Course.
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NewsPM vows to get tough on crime as he gives £85m to CPS
Boris Johnson wants the prosecuting body to build capacity as he also orders an urgent sentencing review.
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NewsBurford hires lawyers to pursue criminal probe into shares dive
Litigation funder alleges that it has been a victim of illegal market manipulation.
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NewsBaker McKenzie misconduct case scheduled for December
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal had been due to conduct a case management hearing today.
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NewsExclusive: SRA has £21.3m black hole in unrecovered costs
Regulator urged to rethink its prosecution policy and find a more proportionate alternative.
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NewsLawyers off the hook for client’s £1.9m malicious prosecution costs
Applicants said law firm should pay costs for claim in which it had a direct personal interest.
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NewsMortgage possession claims shoot up after stable three years
The government has blamed a single large lender for the 39% increase in possession action.
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NewsBattered Burford shows signs of recovery after nightmare week
Share price starts to rise again after lengthy rebuttal to claims that the business is in trouble.
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NewsAccess to justice creates wealth, global study finds
More judges means a higher GDP growth rate, according to research across 107 countries.
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NewsSRA adds more detail to transparency drive
Board paper explains how regulator will provide 'accessible, meaningful and contextualised' information.
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NewsTribunal tackles 'glaring loophole' in whistleblowing law
An employment tribunal found that employees who Google how to blow the whistle have the same rights as actual whistleblowers.
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NewsPI solicitor cleared of misconduct over handling of claim
Defendant solicitors had reported Sohail Ghani to the SRA, but the tribunal found allegations unproven.
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NewsA&O boasts 89% retention rate – and boosts trainee pay
First-year trainees will enjoy a salary of £46,500, up from £45,000.
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NewsOnly 36% of SRA technology challenge money will go to winners
Admin costs, legal and marketing - plus £300,000 for partner body - soak up majority of government funding.
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News‘We’ll buy our own shares’ - Burford bosses’ pledge fails to calm market
Litigation funding giant suffers another share price drop following damning market analysis.
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NewsBusinesses offered ‘no win, no fee’ deal on commercial disputes
A consortium of four firms will 'fully fund' litigation for claims where damages are below £5m.
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NewsBarrister who paid client two hours before tribunal dodges suspension
Ian Wheaton was ordered by the legal ombudsman to pay £950 in compensation.
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NewsSingapore mediation treaty attracts 46 sign-ups
Convention will give businesses greater certainty about the enforcement of mediated settlement agreements.
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NewsBonuses all round: firm hands over £1,500 to every full timer
Employees at the top 50 firm will receive the extra money following a year of financial growth.
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NewsBurford share value plummets after stinging report from US researchers
Listed company says its cash position and access to liquidity is still strong.